Engineering University
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Baylor Fox-Kemper
***@********.***, http://fox-kemper.com/research4365 Snowberry Court tel: 303-***-**** Ekeley Room S250B
Boulder, CO 80304 fax: 303-***-**** 216 UCB
home: 303-***-**** Boulder, CO 80309
Education
Ph.D. Physical Oceanography, Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceano-
graphic Institution (MIT/WHOI) Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and
1998{2003
Engineering
M.A. Physics, Brandeis University
1996{1998
B.A. Physics, Reed College
1992{1996
Honors and Awards
American Geophysical Union Ocean Sciences Early Career Award, in recognition of
\fundamental contributions to understanding the oceanic general circulation, the
dynamical nature
2011
of the eddy-filled oceanic mixed layer, and their connection to climate modeling."
th
Outstanding Student Presenter Award, 14 Conference on Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid
2003
Dynamics, San Antonio, Texas
Sigma Xi, MIT Chapter
2003
Phi Beta Kappa, Reed College Chapter
1996
Fellowship Awards
NOAA: Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship. Worldwide merit fellowship man-
2003{2005
aged by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research,100%.
MIT: Presidential Fellowship. University-wide merit fellowship,100%.
2001{2002
O ce of Naval Research: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship.
1998{2001
Nationwide merit fellowship,100%.
Brandeis University: Gillette Fellowship. University-wide merit fellowship,100%.
1997{1998
Society of the Cincinnati: McCabe Scholarship. Undergraduate merit scholarship,25%.
1994-1996
Chesapeake Corporation: Chesapeake Foundation Scholarship. Undergraduate merit scholar-
1992-1996
ship,25%.
Research Experience
Assistant Professor: Brown University (Providence, Rhode Island), Dept. of Geological Sci
-
2013{
ences. Oceanography and Climate.
Assistant Professor: University of Colorado (Boulder, Colorado), Cooperative Institute
for
Research in the Environmental Sciences (CIRES) and Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic
Sciences
2007{2012
(ATOC).Oceanography.
A liated Faculty: University of Colorado (Boulder, Colorado), Department of Applied Mathe-
2009{
matics. Geophysical Fluid Dynamics.
Research Scientist: MIT (Cambridge, Massachusetts), Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Plan-
2004{2007
etary Sciences under R. Ferrari. Eddy mixed-layer interactions.
Research Associate & Visiting Research Fellow: Princeton University (Princeton, New Jer-
sey), Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program under G. Vallis. Eddies and separated
boundary
2003{2004
currents in the stratified ocean circulation.
Research Fellow: MIT/WHOI Joint Program (Cambridge, Massachusetts), Physical Oceanog-
1998{2003
raphy under J. Pedlosky, WHOI and P. Malanotte-Rizzoli, MIT.Eddies in the wind-driven
ocean
circulation.
Research Fellow: Brandeis University (Waltham, Massachusetts), Dept. of Physics under X.-
J.
1996{1998
Wang. Modeling working memory.
Baylor Fox-Kemper{1
Visiting Positions
Visiting Scientist: National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Institute for Mathe-
matics Applied to Geosciences (IMAGe). Lead an effort coordinating the 2012 Theme of the
Year
2012
meeting: Connections Between Rotating, Stratified Turbulence and Climate.
Grants Awarded
NSF: Directorate for Geosciences and the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical
Sciences
9/01/12{ 1245944. Weiss, J. B., B. Fox-Kemper, and R. K. Zia: INSPIRE: Nonequilibrium
Statistical
08/31/15 Mechanics of Natural Climate Variability: Sea-Surface Temperature and Ocean Heat
Content,
$709k, $639k to CU, $67k to Brown.
1/1/11{ UCAR: Subaward. Fox-Kemper, B., L. Van Roekel: Investigation of Langmuir Mixing
Processes
9/30/11 and Parameterizations,$40k.
UCAR: Theme of the Year (TOY). Fox-Kemper, B., K. Julien, and A. Pouquet: Theme of
5/1/11{
the Year at IMAGe/NCAR for 2011-2012: Rotating and Stratified Turbulent Flows and
Balanced
8/30/12
Models (RST),$50k.
4/22/10{ CIRES: Innovative Research Grant. Fox-Kemper, B., S. Stevenson, H. McGregor, S.
Phipps:
11/19/11 Statistics of ENSO Past and Present: Comparing Climate Models to Coral
Reconstructions,$15k.
NSF: Division of Mathematical Sciences and Division of Ocean Sciences Collaboration in
Mathe-
10/01/09{ matical Geosciences 0934737. Chini, G., E. D'Asaro, R. Harcourt, B. Fox-Kemper,
and K. Julien:
09/30/13 Multiscale Modeling of the Coupling between Langmuir Turbulence and Submesoscale
Variability
in the Oceanic Mixed Layer,$1.4M, $473k to CU.
NSF: Division of Mathematical Sciences Focused Research Group 0855010. Julien, K., B. Fox-
07/01/09{
Kemper, J.B. Weiss, and E. Knobloch: Models of Balanced Multiscale Ocean Physics for
Simulation
06/30/12
and Parameterization,$916k, $805k to CU.
07/01/09{ University of Colorado at Boulder: Innovative Seed Grant. Fox-Kemper, B.: Small
Waves,
06/30/10 Big Climate: Effects of Surface Gravity Waves on Climate,$21k.
NASA: Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences NNX09AF38G. Fox-Kemper, B., K.
03/01/09-
Julien, G. Chini, and E. Knobloch: Langmuir Circulations: Observing and Modeling on a
Global
02/28/13
Scale,$774k, $482k to CU.
11/18/08{ CIRES: Innovative Research Grant. Fox-Kemper, B., G. Chini, K. Julien, and E.
Knobloch:
11/19/09 Windrows in Global Models: How Much Do Langmuir Circulations Matter for
Climate?,$18k.
NSF: Division of Ocean Sciences 0825614 & 0913800. Fox-Kemper, B., F. Bryan, and J.M.
Dennis:
09/01/08{
A Global Bridge From Eddy-Rich to Eddy-Less: Quantifying, Mapping, and Improving
Treatment
08/31/11
of Mesoscale Eddy Tracer Fluxes,$356k, $286k to CU, +$3k REU Supplement.
Computing Grants Awarded
NCAR: Accelerated Scientific Discovery (ASD) for Yellowstone. Baylor Fox-Kemper, James
8/01/12{ McWilliams, Peter Sullivan, Peter Hamlington, and Luke Van Roekel: Special
Assessment of Fron-
11/30/12 togenesis, Advanced Computing Resources for CMG: Multiscale Modeling of the
Coupling between
Langmuir Turbulence and Submesoscale Variability in the Oceanic Mixed Layer,16 Mcpuhr.
NSF TeraGrid: High-End Computing Pre-Allocation. Fox-Kemper, B., K. Julien, G. Chini, and
10/01/09{
E. Knobloch: Multiscale Modeling of the Coupling between Langmuir Turbulence and
Submesoscale
03/31/11
Variability in the Oceanic Mixed Layer,9.5 Mcpuhr.
NCAR:
Teaching Experience
Professor: University of Colorado at Boulder, ATOC1060, Our Changing Environment: El
Nino,
S11,F12 Ozone, Climate. A broad undergraduate class for non-science majors, surveying
processes and
behavior in the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
Professor: University of Colorado at Boulder, ATOC/GEOL3070, Introduction to Oceanogra-
F09,F12
phy. A broad undergraduate oceanography class roughly divided amongst marine geology,
marine
chemistry, physical oceanography, and marine biology.
Professor: University of Colorado, ATOC5051, Introduction to Physical Oceanography. A
F07,F08,
graduate-level class required for all ATOC students covering fundamental ocean dynamics
and
S10
observation.
Professor: University of Colorado at Boulder, ATOC5061, Dynamics of Oceans. An advanced
S09,F10,
ocean class required for ATOC students in the Oceanography Track.
F11
Professor: University of Colorado at Boulder, ATOC6020, Oceanography Seminar. A for
credit
F08,F09,
research seminar with speakers from local and remote institutions.
F10
Professor: University of Colorado at Boulder, ATOC6020, Teaching Climate Seminar. A
teaching
workshop for graduate students interested in improving their teaching in general and
their teaching
S11
of climate in particular.
Teaching Substitute: Princeton University, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program,
Intro-
F03
duction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics under G. Vallis. Substitute lecturer.
Teaching Substitute: Princeton University, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program,
Intro-
F03
duction to Physical Oceanography under G. Philander. Substitute lecturer.
Teaching Asst.: MIT/WHOI Joint Program, Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean
F00
under J. Price. Designed and taught 1/3 of the class meetings.
Teaching Lab Asst.: Brandeis University, First Year Honors Physics under P. Heller.
Taught
F97,S98
and graded weekly lab experiments.
Teaching Lab Asst.: Brandeis University, First Year Physics under H. Wellenstein. Taught
and
F96,S97
graded weekly lab experiments.
Student and Early-Career Advising (final dates indicate graduation)
Visitors and Supervisees, University of Colorado: Francis Poulin (Visitor S2011 from U.
Waterloo), Peter
Hamlington (Aerospace Engineering Research Faculty supported 2011{2012), Luke Van Roekel
(Visitor 2012
from Northland College), Ralph Milliff (Visitor 2012 from Colorado Research Associates),
Mark Hemer (Visitor
F2012 from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation).
Postdoctoral Scientists, University of Colorado: Luke Van Roekel (Postdoc 2010{2011).
Ph.D. Principal Advisor, University of Colorado: Scott Bachman (ATOC, 2009{), Sean Haney
(ATOC,
2011{), Katherine McCaffrey (ATOC, 2010{), Samantha Stevenson (ATOC, 2008{2011), Adrean
Webb (Ap-
plied Math, 2008{), Stephen Yeager (ATOC, 2011{).
Ph.D. Thesis Committee, University of Colorado: Samuel Dorsi (ATOC, 2009{2012), Benet
Duncan
(ATOC, 2007{2011), Katelynn Greer (Aerospace Engineering, 2011{), Ian Grooms (Applied
Math, 2009{
2011), Benjamin Hamlington (Aerospace Engineering, 2008{2011), Barry Mather (Electrical
Engineering,
2008{2010), Waqas Qazi (Aerospace Engineering, 2011{), Shanon Reckinger (Mechanical
Engineering, 2010{
2011), Laurie Trenary (ATOC, 2007{2012), Kim Trenbath (ATOC, 2011{2012).
M.S. Thesis Committee, University of Colorado: Carl Drews (ATOC, 2008{2009), Erik Baldwin-
Stevens
(Aerospace Engineering, 2009{2010).
Undergraduate Research Experiences Students, University of Colorado: Theodore Jamieson
(Math &
Psychology, 2008{2010: Rutgers{Camden), Andrew Margolin (Chemistry, ATOC minor,
2008{2012), Bradley
Cooper (Mechanical Engineering, 2010{2011), Stephanie Kupper (Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology, ATOC mi-
nor, 2010{2011).
Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) Students,
University of
Colorado: Ana Ordonez (Arizona State U., Geography with Meteorology, 2012).
B.A. Honors Thesis Advisor, University of Colorado: Aaron Zettler-Mann (Geography,
2009{2010).
Service Experience
Member & Panel Co-Chair: The U.S. Climate Variability and Predictability Research Program
(USCLIVAR), Process Studies and Model Improvement Panel. Advise, review, and prioritize
US
2011{2015
scientific plans for process studies.
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Member: Ocean Modelling, Editorial Board. Advise editors.
2009{2012
Founder & Coordinator: ATOC, Study Center. Plan, coordinate, and supervise undergraduate
2011
Study Center Leaders.
Member: CIRES, Executive Committee. Advise on executive decisions.
2010{2012
Member: CIRES, Distinguished Lecture Committee. Organize lecture series.
2010{2012
Member: ATOC, Awards Committee. Coordinate awards and nominations.
2010{2012
Convener: AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting Session, with D. Halkides, R. Harcourt, H. Brix. Dy-
2009
namics of Upper Ocean Boundary and Mixed Layers.
Member: ATOC, Comprehensive Exam Committee. Review and update comprehensive exam.
2009{2010
Member: ATOC, Promotions Committee. Review files for instructor promotion.
2009{2010
Faculty Liaison: CIRES, Graduate Student Association. Assist and advise student
association.
2008{2010
Member: American Forestry Foundation, Research Partners Group. Design and judge grant
2008{2010
solicitations and proposals.
Member: Climate Diagnostics Center, Executive Committee. Guide proposals and research di-
2008{2012
rection.
Fellow: CIRES, Council of Fellows. Advise and develop research conducted at CIRES.
2007{2012
Member: CIRES, Computer Advisory Committee. Review and update computing needs.
2007{2012
Member: ATOC, Curriculum Committee. Review and update curriculum.
2007{2012
Designer: ATOC, Oceanography Core Curriculum. Synthesize cross-campus oceanography offer-
2008
ings into Master's and Ph.D. curriculum.
Member: ATOC, Admissions Committee. Review applications.
2007{2009
Member: ATOC, Computing Committee. Review and update computing needs.
2007{2009
Member: CIRES, CIRES/ESRL Fellowship Committee. Review applications.
2007{2008
Coordinator: Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics Club, Princeton University Atmospheric and
2003{2004
Oceanic Sciences Program. Organize speakers.
Coordinator: Oceanography Sack Lunch Seminar, MIT Program in Atmospheres, Oceans and
2000{2002
Climate. Invite and introduce speakers.
System Administrator and Lobbyist: Student Computing, Dept. of Physical Oceanography,
1999{2002
WHOI.Maintain a networked cluster and negotiate funding for upgrades.
Graduate Student Representative: Physical Oceanography, MIT/WHOI Joint Program.
2000{2001
Elected to represent physical oceanography graduate students.
Graduate Student Representative: Physics, Brandeis University. Elected to represent
physics
1997{1998
graduate students at faculty meetings.
Refereed Publications[R.1] S. C. Bates, B.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/
JCLI-D-11-00546.1.
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*Fox-Kemper, B., S. Bachman, A. R. Margolin, F. O. Bryan, J. M. Dennis, 2010: Mixed Layer
Eddy Parame-
terization: Theory, Impact, and Comparison with Mesoscale Eddy Parameterizations
(Invited). AGU Ocean
Sciences, Portland, OR, Feb. 26.
*Webb, A., B. Fox-Kemper, W. G. Large, S. Peacock, 2010: Demonstrated sensitivity to
Langmuir mixing in
a global climate model (CCSM).AGU Ocean Sciences, Portland, OR, Feb. 24.
*Bachman, S. and Fox-Kemper, B., 2009: Design of an Eddy Parameterization Testing Suite.
Ocean Model
Working Group, NCAR, Boulder, CO, Dec. 10.
*Fox-Kemper, B., 2009: Mesoscale and Submesoscale Eddy Parameterizations Session. GFDL
Ocean Climate
Model Development Meeting (Invited Speaker and Chair), Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Laboratory, Prince-
ton, NJ, Oct. 29.
*Fox-Kemper, B., 2009: Submesoscale dynamics and parameterization. CLIVAR Working Group
on Ocean
Model Development (WGOMD) Workshop on Ocean Mesoscale Eddies (Invited), Met O ce, Exeter,
U.K.,
Apr. 29.
*Fox-Kemper, B., 2008: 1d, 2d, and 3d Simulations of Hurricane Wake Restratification.
University of Washin-
ton's Applied Physics Laboratory/O ce of Naval Research Planning Session for Typhoon
Impacts Directed
Research Initiative (Invited), Seattle, WA, Nov. 17.
*Fox-Kemper, B., 2008: 21st Century Joe. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Symposium
to Honor Joseph
Pedlosky (Invited), Woods Hole, MA, Aug. 4.
*Fox-Kemper, B., 2007: Buoyancy Fluxes in the Ocean: Friend or Foe?. Los Alamos National
Laboratory
Density Effects in Fluids Workshop (Invited), Los Alamos, NM, Dec. 5.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2007: Mixed Layer Restratification. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Physical Oceanog-
raphy Seminar (Invited), Woods Hole, MA, Feb. 27.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2007: Mixed Layer Restratification. University of Colorado at Boulder
(Invited), Boulder,
CO, Mar. 21.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2006: Mixed Layer Restratification. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Division of Ocean
and Climate Physics Seminar (Invited), Palisades, NY, Dec. 1.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2006: Modeling and Parameterizing Mixed Layer Eddies. Los Alamos National
Laboratory
Climate, Ocean, and Sea Ice Modeling Seminar (Invited), Los Alamos, NM, Mar. 8.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2004: Trials, Tribulations and (minor) Triumphs in Treating Eddies in the
General Ocean
Circulation. Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Center for Atmosphere Ocean
Science Colloquium
(Invited), New York, NY, Nov. 17.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2004: Eddies, Waves, and Friction in the Wind-Driven Ocean. NCAR
Oceanography Brown
Bag Seminar (Invited), Boulder, Colorado, Mar. 15.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2003: Eddies, Waves, and Friction: Understanding the Mean Circulation in
a Barotropic
Ocean Model. Johns Hopkins University Environmental Fluid Mechanics Seminar (Invited),
Baltimore,
Maryland, Oct. 31.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2003: Re-evaluating the role of eddies in the multi-gyre barotropic ocean
model. Physical
Oceanography Dissertation Symposium (PODS) II (Invited), Kona Coast, Hawaii, Sept. 24-
Oct. 4.
Fox-Kemper, B., 2003: Friction and Eddies: Removal of Vorticity from the Wind-Driven Gyre
(Thesis Defense).
MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Feb. 21.
*Presented while an assistant professor at CU
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Geophysical
Union
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